Musical instrument stand



Oct. 27, 1942. J.- F. FEDDERSEN rAL 2,299,829 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STAND Filed 0ct s, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 1' &

y DAL 70/V P055973.

ATTORNEYS;

Oct. 27, 1942. F DER N ETAL 2,299,829

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STAND Filed Oct. 3, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTORS JOHN F: FEDOfiQJE/V BY DAL TON DOB-6'2 71$.

I ATTORNEYS.

Patented Oct. 27, 1942 S PATENT OFFICE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STAND John F. Feddersen and D Ind.,assignors to H. & A. Selmer, Ina,

alton Roberts, Elkhart, E-lkhart,

Ind, a corporation of Indiana Application October 3, 1940, Serial No. 359,512

8 Claims.

This invention relates to a stand for musical instruments by means of which an instrument may be supported for display purposes, or for orchestra and other purposes, as in instances where a musician alternately plays several instruments, so that he must have the instruments not in use positioned conveniently for quick handling thereof, and must be able quickly to support the instrument which he has been playing when he is required to alternate instruments.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a simple, attractive, inexpensive, convenient and readily collapsible stand for musical instruments.

A further object is to provide a deviceof this character on which a musical instrument maybe supported at spaced points and without the use of securing or retaining means of the type which must be manipulated or operated, so that the instrument may be placed in desired position upon the stand very quickly, and will maintain the position in which it is placed.

A further object is to provide a device of this character which may be formed of inexpensive rigid material, suchas corrugated paper board and the like wherein the sheet material is scored or hinged for folding and locking in triangular or other self-supporting form.

A further object is to provide a device of this character which may be folded readily and simply to compact collapsed condition.

A further object is to provide a device of this character having auxiliary means for supporting additional instruments.

A further object is to provide a deviceof this character folded in self-supporting form and having an inclined wall provided with an opening into which a portion of a musical instrument may fit to be supported at vertically and horizontally displaced edges of said opening, and at the same time to be readily removable without manipulation. I

Other objects will be apparent from the description and appended claims.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a view in elevation of a blank from which a stand forming one embodiment of the invention may be made.

Fig. 2 is a view in elevation of a blank from which a stand constituting another embodiment may be made.

Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the stand formed from the blank illustrated in Fig. 1, with a saxophone illustrated in outline assupported thereon.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of astand of-the type formed from the blank illustrated in Fig. 1." Fig. 5 is a side elevation of astand formed.

from the blank illustrated in Fig. 2.

I Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a modified embodiment of the invention adapted to support a clarinet or like instrument illustrated in dotted lines.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view ofa stand having an auxiliary support for a second instrument associated therewith. I

Fig. 8 is a View in elevation of the auxiliary support.

Fig. 9 is an edge View of the auxiliary support. 9 Fig. 10 is a perspective view of another modified embodiment of the invention with parts broken away.

Referring to the drawings, and particularly to Figs. 1, 3, and 4, the numeral Ill designates a substantially T-shaped blank of rigid material, such as corrugated paper board, kraft lined board, jute board, cardboard or the like. This board is provided with a plurality of spaced transverse score lines II, I2, and I3. Score line II is preferably substantially aligned with the inner edge of the enlarged T portion of the blank. Longitudinally extending score lines I4 are formed in the blank substantially aligned with the longitudinal edges of the major portion of the blank. These score lines II, I2, I3, and I4 define respectively a base portion or panel I5, a rear panel IS, a front panel Il, a flange I8 in-set relative to the sides of the front panel I1, and wings or flanges l9. I

An opening or cut-out 2b is formed in the blank I0. The major portion 2| of said cut-out is formed in the front longitudinally elongated. A reduced dimension portion 22 of said cut-out is formed at the center of one end thereof adjacent to, but spaced from, the score line I3. A second reduced dimension portion 23 of said cut-out is formed at the center of the opposite end of the main cut-out portion 2|, and extends to and beyond the score line I2 to provide a portion 24 thereof in the rear panel I6.

The flanges or wings I9 are adapted to be folded fiat upon the base I5, and to be secured together and to said base, for the purpose of forminga pocket 25 at said base as best illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4. Hence the device may be set up readily by folding the blank along lines I I, I2, and [3 into triangular form, with the tab I8 bearing against the base panel I5 and inserted in the open end. M of the pocket 25 formed by the wings IS. The pocket is preferably so formed as to snugly grip panel I1, and is preferably the flange l8 and thereby render the triangular device or stand self-supporting.

The dimensions of the portions i 5, l5, and i! are preferably substantially as illustrated, with the intermediate portion l of greater dimension longitudinally of the blank than the portion I5, and the portion ll of greater dimension longitudinally of the blank than either of the other two portions l5, and Hi. In consequence of this proportioning of the parts, the folding of the blank provides a stand whose triangular shape is such that the wall ll thereof is inclined from the vertical a greater extent than the wall It thereof.

A musical instrument, such as a saxophone, as illustrated in Fig. 3, is adapted to be supported by the stand at the return bent portion thereof, which is loosely received within the major dimension portion 2| of cut-out 25. The bell 2'! of the instrument fits within the reduced portions 23, 25 of cut-out 20 in substantially wedged relation. The return bent portion 28 of the instrument is adapted to seat against the reduced dimension portion 22 of the cut-out 20.

It will be obvious from the above that the saxophone is supported at four points, being the two lateral edges of the reduced portions 23, 2 3 into which the bell 21 wedges, and the two lateral edges of the reduced thickness portion 22 against which portion 28 bears. These two pairs of supporting points are vertically and horizontally displaced or off-set.

The inclination of the wall I7 is such that the main portion 29 of the saxophone, as well as the return bend portion 26 thereof, will be inclined relative to the vertical at an angle approximating that of the wall ll. Hence the weight of the instrument will be so distributed and balanced that it will rest lightly in this inclined position, and will be eifectively held against displacement and release from the stand.

For purposes of instrument display the panel I1 will preferably constitute the front of the stand. However, for orchestra or like use by musicians for the purpose of holding an instrument while the same is not in use, the wall It facing the audience will constitute the front wall and may be attractively decorated.

The device is obviously of such character, by virtue of the triangular form thereof and of the shape of the opening 01' cut-out 20 therein, that a musician having finished using one instrument, such as a saxophone, may easily and quickly place it upon the stand in the position illustrated in Fig. 3. The mere placing of the instrument in this position is all that is required to hold it. Also, it will be obvious that when the instrument is to be used again, it may be retrieved by merely grasping the same and lifting it from the support, with respect to which the instrument is readily releasable.

It will be understood that the ed es of the stand, including the ed es of the cut-out 25, may be suitably reinforced, as by the use of bindins tape or the like, whereby the edges thereof will not wear excessively or become mutilated. Also. it will be understood that the stand may be printed, painted or otherwise decorated with attractive colors and insignia or may have a colored paper applied to the outer face thereof.

While the device is preferably formed of paper board as above described, it may also be formed of composition board. such as Celotex, or from wood, ply wood or metal. In the event any of these materials are employed, it will be under- 5 stood that suitable hinges will be provided between the constituent panels to accommodate relative folding of the panels in the same manner in which the score lines of paper board accommodate such folding.

A modified embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figs. 2 and 5, wherein the blank 30 is of substantially rectangular form, and is provided with transverse score lines 3!, 32, and 33 to define a base portion 54, a rear portion 35,

front portion 36, and a tab or flange 31. The

is elongated and extends from adjacent the fold line 33 in laterally outwardly tapering form to a point 45 adjacent score line 32, whence it ex tends in rectangular form beyond the score line 32, toprovide a rectangular portion 4H Within the portion 35 of the sheet. This embodiment has the advantage of the positive interconnection of the ends by the separable fastener 38 to hold the device in operative condition, and yet permits ready collapse of the device. The form of the cut-out 39 constitutes an alternative shape for supporting an instrument of the saxophone type.

A further modified embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Fig. 6, wherein one inclined panel has an enlongated cut-out 46 formed therein and extending from the apex 4? of the support to a point spaced above the base 48 of the support. The other inclined panel 49 of the support has a shallow curved cut-out 50 at its upper end. The lower end of the cut-out 46 is preferably provided with an upwardly projecting or convex curved portion 5| at its center, upon which the bell portion 52 of an elongated straight instrument, such as a clarinet 53, is adapted to be positioned. The body portion of the instrument 53 is, of course, supported at the curved edge 50. In this embodiment the instrument 53 is supported in inclined position substantially parallel to the inclination of the panel 45, and has a simple loose bearing engagement with the stand which permits the instrument to be readily removed from the support.

Another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figs. '7, 8, and 9, wherein a triangular stand having a base 55, and inclined panels 56 and 51 provided with cut-out 53 to receive an instrument, constitutes the main frame of the device. It will be understood in this connection that any of the embodiments heretofore described may be utilized for this main frame. With such a triangular stand I utilize a secondary support which comprises a sheet of rigid material 59 in elongated rectangular form. Adjacent one end of the sheet 59 are provided a pair of narrow lateral flanges 58. The sheet 59 is of a width to fit snugly within the triangular frame above described with its flanges 60 bearing against the lower ends of the inner faces of the panels 55, 51. This construction holds the sheet 59 in operative relation to the triangular frame. A portion SI of the sheet 59 is adapted to project from the triangular frame and has a downwardly return bent portion 62. Portion 62 serves to supportportion 6| flush with the portion of sheet '59 which fits within the triangular stand.

A suitable metal washer 63 is preferably interposed between the parts 6|, 62 centrally thereof to constitute means for supporting and connecting the stud 64 of a suitable pin 65 which projects from portion 6!, and Whose inner end bears against a washer 66. The pin 65 serves as means for centering and supporting an instrument of the type of a clarinet. It will therefore be seen that bythe provision of the sheet 59 it is possible to provide a device for supporting two instruments. If desired, the sheet 59 may be provided with several studs 65. sheets 59, each of which projects into the triangular stand for a distance approximately onehalf the width of said stand, may be employed to give a balanced appearance to the assembled device.

It will also be understood that the member 59 may, if desired, be provided with separable fasteners of the type illustrated in Fig. 2 for the purpose of positively connecting said sheet with the triangular stand. These fasteners, if used, would preferably be secured to th flanges 66 of the device.

Another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Fig. 10. In this embodiment the front panel!!! and rear panel H are formed from a double thickness of material for increased rigidity, and have cut-out portions 12 and 13, of desired size, shape and arrangement, formed therein to receive and support the instrument in the same manner as hereinabove described. The base 14 is preferably formed of a single thickness of material, although any desired flange arrangement, as flange 15 overlapping the base, or a full Alternatively, two

double thickness, may be provided therefor if desired. A single thickness tongue 16 is formed at the end of the base 14, and this tongue is adapted to be received in a pocket in the lower end of the rear panel 10 provided between the two thicknesses of material of said panel 10. It will be observed that with this arrangement, the weight of the stand, and of the instrument supported thereby, serves to lock the stand in operative position without requiring the use of separate securing or fastening means. The base I4 is also provided with an integral laterally projecting panel portion 11 which is folded upon itself to be of double thickness. A stud or pin 18 is secured to portion 11 in laterally displaced relation to panels 10 and H for the purpose of receiving and supporting a second instrument, such as a clarinet, as above described.

It will be seen from the above that, subject to changes in the size and shape of the cut-outs of the triangular stand and to changes in the size of the stand, this support may be employed for a wide variety of musical instruments. Some of the instruments for which the stand may be used are: saxophones, trumpets, euphoniums, clarinets, flutes, oboes, and English horns. Also, by making the cut-out in the triangular stand of awidth sufficient to receive the body portion or box thereof, the stand may beutilized as a support for guitars, violins, and other stringed instruments.

Present day musical practices, especially in orchestra work, require that each musician play several instruments and be prepared to change from one instrument to another quickly. Thus many musicians in orchestras will play both a saxophone and a clarinet, or other combinations of instruments. These conditions require use of a stand or support for the instrument not being used which is attractive in appearance, and which will surely and positively support the instrument convenient for reuse thereof without requiring the manipulation of any looking or retaining members. The instant device has been designed specifically for this purpose and. has been found in actual use to constitute a very practical device for that purpose.

We claim:

1. A stand for supporting a musical instrument, comprising a panel of rigid material forming a base, a front inclined portion and a rear inclined portion, said panel being foldable along transverse lines between said portions, and means for connecting the opposite ends of said panel when folded in triangular form, said inclined portions having communicating cut-outs therein extending from the upper ends, one of said cut-outs being shallow and the other being vertically elongated, said cut-outs being adapted to receive a portion of a musical instrument in inclined position and supported at least at two vertically spaced points by the edges of said cut-out the major portion of at least said elongated cut-out being wider than said instrument portion, the lower portion of at least one cut-out being narrowerthan the portion of the instrument bearing thereagainst.

2. A stand for supporting a musical instrument, comprising a blank foldable along spaced transverse lines to define a base at one blank end, two panels at the intermediate portion and opposite end of the blank, and a tab projecting from said end panel, and means for interconnecting said base and tab in overlapping position, said panels being held in vertically inclined position and at least one of said panels having a vertically elongated cut-out therein to receive a portion of a musical instrument and to support the same in inclined position at vertically spaced edges of said cut-out the end portions of said cut-out being narrower than the respective. portions of the instrument bearing thereagainst to laterally position said instrument, and the major intermediate portion of said opening being wider than said instrument.

3. A stand for supporting an elongated straight musical instrument of the type adapted to be blown and having an enlarged bell at one end, comprising a rigid self-supporting member having a base and a pair of vertically inclined panels, one of said panels having a cut-out therein extending from adjacent said base to its upper end and of a width at its lower end greater than the width of said bell, the bottom edge of said outout having an intermediate upward projection over which said bell may fit when said instrument is seated in said cut-out in vertically inclined position the upper edge of the other inclined panel supporting an intermediate portion of said instrument.

4. A stand for supporting an elongated musical instrument of the type adapted to be blown and having a return bent portion terminating in an enlarged bell, comprising a rigid self-supporting member formed of sheet material and including a pair of oppositely inclined. panels defining an apex, said member having an opening therein wider than said return bent instrument portion extending from adjacent the lower end of one panel to said apex and terminating in a shallow portion narrower than the mouth of said bell formed in the other panel, said opening being adapted to loosely receive said return bent instrument portion in inclined position with the bell of the instrument supported by the edges of the last named portion of said opening and theportion of the instrument adjacent the return bend thereof bearing against the edge of the first panel at the lower end of said opening.

5. A stand for supporting musical instruments comprising a frame formed from a sheet of rigid material folded in triangular form with its ends interconnected, said frame having an opening in at least one of the upwardly inclined portions thereof adapted to receive and support a musical instrument at vertically spaced points, and a second sheet of rigid material fitting snugly within said frame to overlap the base thereof, a portion of said second sheet projecting from said frame, and a vertical stud carried by the projecting portion of said second sheet and adapted to support a second musical instrument.

6. The combination with a stand for a musical instrument formed of rigid sheet material and including a base and a pair of upwardly converging Walls, at least one of said walls having an opening therein adapted to loosely support a musical instrument in inclined position, of a sheet of rigid material having a portion fitting snugly within said stand upon said base and a portion projecting from said stand, and an upright stud carried by said projecting portion to support a tubular second musical instrument in vertical position.

7. A stand for a musical instrument constituting a rigid base and rigid inclined panels connected to each other and to said base, at least one of said panels being apertured to receive and removably support an instrument in inclined position, and a support for a straight tubular second instrument comprising a substantially horizontal portion projecting laterally from said base and carrying a vertical stud laterally displaced from said inclined panels.

8. A stand for supporting a musical instrument, comprising a base panel and a pair of normally inclined panels, said panels being pivotally interconnected in a foldable unit, with said base panel positioned at one end of said unit, one end panel of said unit having a double thickness end portion defining a pocket open at its outer end, a tab pivotally connected with the other end panel of said unit and receivable in said pocket to hold said stand in operative folded position, at least one of said inclined panels having a vertically elongated opemng therein of a width greater than the width of said instrument for receiving and supporting said instrument at vertically spaced points and inclined substantially coincident to the inclination of said panel.

JOHN F. FEDDERSEN. DALTON ROBERTS. 

